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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.13, 1,296.36 and 541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.13, 1,296.36 and 541.32 is: 810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.13 : 1,296.36 = 541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.13/1,296.36 = 541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.13x = 1,296.36 × 541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.13x = 701,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,745.60/866.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.21

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